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Adolescent mental health in South Africa: what do the …

(1 days ago) WEBAn article by South Africa’s Independent Online claims that one in five youth aged nine to 17 has a diagnosable mental health disorder, and only a third of those get the care they need. But the first …

https://africacheck.org/fact-checks/reports/adolescent-mental-health-south-africa-what-do-numbers-say

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65 per cent of young people with mental health related …

(4 days ago) WEBPRETORIA, 5 October 2021 – Some 65 per cent of young people stated that they had some form of a mental health issue but did not seek help, according to findings from the latest UNICEF South Africa U-Report …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/65-cent-young-people-mental-health-related-issues-did-not-seek-help-unicef

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60 per cent of youth needed mental health support over past year

(6 days ago) WEBBreaking the stigma surrounding mental health and psychosocial conditions, through promoting better understanding of mental health and taking seriously the …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/60-cent-youth-needed-mental-health-support-over-past-year-u-report

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73 per cent of youth needed mental health support over past year

(7 days ago) WEBPRETORIA, 31 October 2022 – Some 73 per cent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support over the past year, of which more than half, 38 per cent, actively …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/press-releases/73-cent-youth-needed-mental-health-support-over-past-year

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Addressing the mental health needs of adolescents in South …

(3 days ago) WEBBackground. Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are home to more than a billion adolescents, with a high proportion of adolescents and young people living …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7961162/

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Mental health of adolescent girls and young women …

(3 days ago) WEBDespite the high burden of mental health challenges, the authors noted that policies and services specifically targeted at adolescents and young people are woefully inadequate in South Africa. “The …

https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2022-03-31-mental-health-of-adolescent-girls-and-young-women-worst-hit-by-covid-19-survey-finds-1

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#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child in South Africa

(1 days ago) WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic increased the mental health burden that young people face. A U-Report South Africa poll in 2022 found that some 73 per cent of …

https://southafrica.un.org/en/232392-onmymind-better-mental-health-every-child-south-africa

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CG 2021/2022: Child and adolescent mental health

(7 days ago) WEBCape Town: Children’s Institute, University of Cape Town. Desai R & Burton P (2022) Child and adolescent mental health and the digital world: A double-edged sword. In: Tomlinson M, Kleintjes S & Lake L (eds) South …

https://ci.uct.ac.za/child-gauge/child-and-adolescent-mental-health

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Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in South …

(3 days ago) WEBSouth Africa is classified as an upper-middle income country by the World Bank ().Importantly, South Africa is also recognized as the country with the greatest …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6901972/

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South Africa needs to address the mental health needs …

(9 days ago) WEBYoung South Africans of colour face a daily onslaught on their mental health. Anxiety disorders, linked to poverty and violence, are pervasive in low-income communities. Covid-19 has exacerbated

https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-10-14-covid-19-has-accelerated-south-africas-youth-mental-health-problems-breaking-point-is-approaching/

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Child, adolescent, and caregiver mental health difficulties and

(7 days ago) WEBAt the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020 in South Africa, many safety measures were implemented to protect the lives of the population. Ironically, …

https://capmh.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13034-022-00499-2

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The Young and the Restless – Adolescent Health in SA

(5 days ago) WEBIn South Africa, adolescents aged 10-19 represent a significant proportion of the population at 17,4% and contribute to 2,1% of the total mortality. The health and …

https://www.statssa.gov.za/?p=15261

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Exploring mental health interventions for youth in Southern Africa: …

(7 days ago) WEBThe age range of 14 to 25 (hereby referred to as youth or young people) is however a critical time for mental health. Approximately 50 % of mental health …

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0001691822002141

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Redress mental healthcare for children and adolescents in South …

(7 days ago) WEBThe report highlighted that South African children are exposed to extraordinarily high levels of adversity, which increases their risk of developing mental …

https://www.news.uct.ac.za/article/-2023-06-08-redress-mental-healthcare-for-children-and-adolescents-in-south-africa

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Mental health interventions for adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa: …

(3 days ago) WEBThe most recent systematic review of studies from Sub-Saharan African countries encompassing a total population of 97 616 adolescents found the following …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9429610/

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Child and adolescent mental health in South Africa - PubMed

(1 days ago) WEBA framework for child and adolescent mental health service provision is presented, following which steps for reducing the extent of unmet service need are considered. The …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25860182/

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Policy guidelines on child and adolescent mental health

(2 days ago) WEBmental health that have been available in South Africa. They address mental health in the prenatal period (conception to birth), childhood (birth to 9 years) and adolescence …

https://www.gov.za/sites/default/files/gcis_document/201409/childmentalhealth0.pdf

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The Adolescent Mental Health Crisis Psychology Today South Africa

(Just Now) WEBThese have since been replaced by a new public health concern: soaring rates of mental health difficulties among adolescents. Emergency room visits have …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/the-now/202301/the-adolescent-mental-health-crisis

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Highlighting the importance of child and adolescent mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBThe disruption to their routines, education, recreation, as well as concern for family income and health, is leaving many young people feeling afraid, angry and …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/stories/highlighting-importance-child-and-adolescent-mental-health

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South African Federation For Mental Health - Mental Wellness …

(2 days ago) WEBThe SA Federation for Mental Health is a mental health-focused, human rights organisation, with a 100-year track record of advocacy in South Africa. SAFMH is …

https://www.safmh.org/

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Celebrate, remember and reframe: the therapy sessions healing …

(Just Now) WEBWith fewer than one psychologist for every 100,000 people, mental health support at state clinics focuses on the most acute conditions. “If we talk about day-to …

https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/article/2024/may/14/south-africa-women-mental-health-phola-trauma-therapy-healing-counselling

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Social-media influence on teen mental health goes beyond just

(Just Now) WEBSocial-media influence on teen mental health goes beyond just cause and effect. By. Michael A. Spikes. In her review of Jonathan Haidt’s book The Anxious …

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-01488-5

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Emerging issues that could trouble teens Stanford Report

(1 days ago) WEBImage credit: Getty Images. One of the most alarming developments across the United States in recent years has been the growing mental health crisis among …

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/02/emerging-issues-trouble-teens

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Economic inequalities lead to increased depression and anxiety

(4 days ago) WEBEconomic inequalities in South Africa have an impact on mental health, particularly contributing to increased rates of depression and anxiety. High …

https://mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-05-20-economic-inequalities-lead-to-increased-depression-and-anxiety/

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Supporting College Students During a Mental Health Crisis

(4 days ago) WEBKey points. A growing concern for college students and their families is the mental health support available on campus. College students are at increased risk of …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/facilitating-change/202405/supporting-college-students-during-a-mental-health-crisis

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South Africa's National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill: Why it is

(6 days ago) WEBSouth Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a controversial new law that will lead to the biggest shake-up in the health sector since the end of the …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1030v3p1r8o

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How teens view social media’s impact on their mental health

(3 days ago) WEBConducted by the NORC — previously called the National Opinion Research Center — at the University of Chicago, the research includes 1,274 teens (ages 14 to …

https://edition.cnn.com/2024/05/21/health/teen-social-media-mental-health-wellness/index.html

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A new South Africa health law aims at deep inequality, but critics …

(8 days ago) WEBSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa shows the signed bill for National Health Insurance signed into law in Pretoria, South Africa, Wednesday, May …

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/new-south-africa-health-law-aims-deep-inequality-110263004

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#OnMyMind: Better mental health for every child in South Africa

(9 days ago) WEBA U-Report South Africa poll in 2022 found that some 73 per cent of children and young people felt they needed mental health support in 2022. The disruption to young …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/onmymind-better-mental-health-every-child-south-africa

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The Virtue of Doubt Psychology Today South Africa

(7 days ago) WEBThese are three ways that doubt can enhance your life. 1. Enhance Relationships. In mentalization-based therapy, there is something called a 'not-knowing' …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/beyond-mental-health/202405/the-virtue-of-doubt

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The reality of election fatigue - SAPeople - Worldwide South …

(Just Now) WEBExplaining election fatigue. “Election fatigue is a real phenomenon that can have profound implications on mental health”. According to Summerton it is …

https://www.sapeople.com/news/the-reality-of-election-fatigue-south-africa-2024/

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Mental health UNICEF South Africa

(5 days ago) WEBPRETORIA, 09 October 2023 – Some 60 per cent of children and youth felt they needed mental health support over the past year, according to the latest UNICEF …

https://www.unicef.org/southafrica/topics/mental-health

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Birding Your Way to Well-Being Psychology Today South Africa

(6 days ago) WEBNovel fascinating and pleasant environments can reduce stress and restore our attentional capacity. Experiences of awe and social connection can help us feel …

https://www.psychologytoday.com/za/blog/mindfully-doing-what-matters/202405/birding-your-way-to-well-being

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Baltimore School Health Symposium - Johns Hopkins

(4 days ago) WEBChild and Adolescent Health. A South African Soup Kitchen Is Bringing Relief to Caregivers . April 18, 2024 2024. Research Identifies Characteristics of …

https://publichealth.jhu.edu/events/2024/baltimore-school-health-symposium

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Which 'The Ultimatum: South Africa' couples are still together?

(3 days ago) WEBThe South African edition of 'The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On' introduced six couples who faced tests of honesty, trust, love, and desire. These couples included Genesis B …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/which-the-ultimatum-south-africa-couples-are-still-together-meet-the-pairs-who-remain-reunited-in-love/ar-BB1mX8XQ

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